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Craftsman 917.378352 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.25 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge
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Owner's Manual
iCRnFTSMRN'i
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.25 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378352
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual iCRnFTSMRN'i ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.25 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378352 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
  • Page 3 I,GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the operating mower. U, SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related to slip the proper use of the machine before and fall accidents which can result in...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs before restarting. with the engine (motor) running. • Never attempt to make wheel height Disconnect the spark plug wire, and adjustments while the engine (motor) is keep the wire away from the plug to...

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted in its entirety before you attempt to for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- JUST HANDLE" in the Service assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower...

  • Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height

    TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements. Medium severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER _!_ CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the near an open flame. frame handle, _i, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called Remove grass catcher with clippings gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the the height of cut to reduce pushing Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE/___o_y YOU C OMP, .Eeu . s E.v,o DATES i/i/- for LooseFasteners Check Clean/Inspect GrassCatoher (IfEquipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive deWp_Jlleys RE(Power-Propelled Mowers} Check/Shmpan/Raplace Blade Lubd_tlon Chart Clean Sattew/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers_ Check Engine 011Level ¥/ Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plug at the beginning be damaged by using a dirty air filter, each mowing season or after every Replace the air filter every 100 hours of hours of operation, whichever occurs...
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it, Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up. Remove blade. Anti-fold Remove debris shield. bracket Remove belt from engine pulley on...

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower Operator presence Mowing position storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while OTHER engone and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season _, CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower to another. with gasoline in the tank inside a building • Replace your gasoline can if your can where fumes may reach an open flame or starts to rust.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1, Rear of lawn mower LOSS of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 GARANT{A LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aries, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segun las instruc¢iones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar_, gratis rode defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 19 I, OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una m_quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un &rea cerrada. objeto. Rep_relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Barra de controlque sxige la presenciadel operador Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. MangoInferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_brica con la excepei6n de aqueltas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarsa con la ubicaci6n de tos diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para reterencia en el futuro, Estos s{mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje salten ebjetos extrafios dentro las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de sus ojos, Io que puede de corte para que se acomode a sus producir dafios graves en estos.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR AGREGUE GASOLINA C_:SPED • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del 1. Levante el recogedor de c6sped usando el estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene mango del bastidor. demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los plomo, nueva y Iimpia con el minimo de 87 recortes, de debajo del mango de la...

  • Page 25: Para Parar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR 1. Para hacer arrancar un motor frfo, empuje el cebador tres (3) veces antes de ACOLCHAR tratarlo. Empuje firmemente. Este paso IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor normalmente no es necesado cuando se rendimiento mantenga ta caja de la segadora hace arrancar un motor que ya ha estado sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /'__ _,_/ FECHAS Revlsaz el haysuJetadorss sueltos UmplarAnspecclonar el recogedor de la_gadora ¥/ (segadora_ AG LJmptar debaJo delacublerta de la mJsl6n con poder prol_lsor) udas (se_ras co_poder p ropubor_ Reviser las correu y lu poleu Impul- Rwbaro/sfllar/camblar lacuchllls Tibia de iubdcacldn Llmplar la batedah'ecargar...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.5 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) 20 Onzas Capacidad de Aceite: Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Bujfa (Abertura: .030") TorsiSn del Perno de la Cuchilla:...

  • Page 28: Caja De Engranajes

    RECOGEDOR DE CF:SPED AVISO: A pesar de que los acoites de • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que el arranque en clima lr_o, estos aceites de estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 BUJiA FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir averras y funcionar de Cambie el buji'aal cornienzo de cada manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. ternporada de siega o despuds de cada 100 Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al afio o horas de operacidn, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LACORREA DEIMPULSION 1. Remueva la ¢ubierta de la impulsi6n. Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en la polea de la caja de engranajes. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.

  • Page 31: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control q Posicibnpara segar almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exige la presencia si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 d{as o del operador m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto pedodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 32 CILINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forte protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No 1. Remueva la bujla. use pl&stico. El pl_stico no puede respirar, Io Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a trav_s que permite la formaci6n de condensacibn, del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro.

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dir|gido a un centre de service Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Falta de 1. Cuohilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o euelta. "Corte mds alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378352 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-- PART NUMBER 180184 PART DESCRIPTION 183497 Case, Lower 183498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502 Shaft, Input 183503 Dog, Movable 183504 Dog, Fixed...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378352 11\!°._.?j10...
  • Page 37 Engine Pulley 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 917 33314 Clipping Deflector (Available in Service Dept. only) 71 33623 Gas Can Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 71 33500 Fuel Stabilzer 143,026200 (See Breakdown) 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Srew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 71 33000 SAE 3OW Oil (20 oz.)
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378352...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378352 PARr PARr DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DdveCover 184586 ControlCable Assembly 175065 167387 Beadng, Wheal Adjuster 132010 Hex Range Nut Locknut #10-24 137052 751152 Drive Pulley 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2,12 151521...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.026200 <_._ Q-370K d390 _ 261 355 370A _'_290 U" _1"_292 126151A 1( 275,...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 29752 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 2, 20 and 150) 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 26727 Dowel Pin 26756 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER143.026200 cp--_ PART DESCRIPTION 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 " Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Screw, Throttle Crack/Idle Speed...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key #4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
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